South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | 1914 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals | |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 Aug 1914 | ~ | Ratley & Upton |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted Date | Other War Memorials |
| Second Battle of Artois (subsequent to) | 4 Aug 1914 or before at Coventry | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Ypres | ||
Other Service History
It appears that John was in the Army Reserve as he was in France within days of the war starting. He also married in Lichfield which at times has been home to elements of the Lancs Fusiliers.
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
The battalion war diary shows they were in the trenches at La Belle Alliance when 4 men, including John, were killed by snipers.| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Bapitsm Date/Place |
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| 26 Dec 1883 at Ratley | 23 Mar 1884 at Ratley |
| Parents Names | Parents Abode |
| Joshua (deceased) and Sarah Ann Jackson | Ratley |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
| Florence Jackson nee Cope | Florence Emma Jackson born 27 Mar 1909 |
| Apr Qtr 1906 in Lichfield District | |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - Ratley | 1901 - Coal carter |
| 1901 - 162 Lockhurst Lane, Coventry | 1911 - Labourer |
| 1911 - 68 Harnall Lane, Coventry | |
| 1915 - 68 Harnall Lane, Coventry |
